$250 HBO Documentary Recreation Casting Call for the Role of Caucasian Teen
Casting Call for Caucasian Teen Female Background Roles in HBO Documentary Recreation
Job Description
An HBO documentary recreation is casting two background roles for Caucasian female-presenting teens with short hair. These non-speaking roles will be part of emotionally driven scenes based on real-life events. Background talent will appear alongside principal cast members in group scenes that require expressive reactions and physical movement in snowy, simulated conditions. This is a great opportunity to be part of a meaningful and visually powerful production.
Job Responsibilities
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Participate in school and outdoor group scenes, contributing to the overall realism of the story
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Express a range of emotions silently through body language and facial expressions
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Perform in physically active scenes set in cold, snowy environments
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Support principal cast through authentic background interactions
Requirements
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Female presenting, Caucasian, with short hair
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Must be 18+ and able to appear as a teenager (15–18 years old)
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Must not be claustrophobic
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Comfortable performing in simulated cold-weather conditions
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Strong non-verbal acting skills and professionalism on set
Compensation
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$250/day + 20% agency fee
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Wardrobe stipend available if personal items are used
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Gear and haircut stipends provided if required by production
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